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Specialty preference and attitudes toward the aged.

J M Holtzman, C H Toewe, J D Beck

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |October 1, 1979
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    Medical students preferring primary care specialties show more positive attitudes toward the aged. Cognitive knowledge levels were similar across all specialties, suggesting humanistic orientation in primary care aspirants.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Geriatrics
    • Social Sciences

    Background:

    • Understanding medical student specialty preferences is crucial for workforce planning.
    • Attitudes and knowledge regarding the elderly may influence specialty choice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between undergraduate medical students' attitudes and knowledge about the aged and their specialty preferences.
    • To identify potential differences in humanistic orientation among students choosing primary care versus non-primary care specialties.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study at three medical schools.
    • Survey assessing attitudes and cognitive knowledge regarding the aged.
    • Analysis of specialty preferences (primary care vs. non-primary care).

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    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in attitudes or knowledge based on class year or sex.
    • Students preferring primary care specialties exhibited significantly more positive attitudes toward the aged compared to non-primary care students.
    • Cognitive knowledge levels did not significantly differ between primary care and non-primary care students.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical students selecting primary care specialties may possess a more humanistic and empathetic orientation towards the aged.
    • These findings have implications for family practice and primary care education, potentially informing recruitment and training strategies.
    • Further research could explore the development of these attitudes during medical training.